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The Jasper Bearcats split their two-game series against the Slave Lake Thunder Nov. 7 and 8. Photo - P. Clarke. Some of the things I love most about team sports are also what I like most about cooking.

Submitted photo It’s been 195 days since Marmot Basin closed last season, but who’s counting? On Saturday, Nov. 14 the mountain will officially open for the 2015-16 winter season, one day later than it had initially anticipated.

N. Veerman photo Late last year, the Jasper Seniors Society applied for a provincial grant to keep the seniors bus on the road, and on Nov. 9, its request was finally granted. The bus fund will receive $17,000 from the Community Initiatives Program.

N. Veerman photo Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2.

P. Clarke photo Grade 8 students from Jasper Junior/Senior High School placed poppies on the headstones of Canada’s fallen soldiers during a special ceremony at the Jasper cemetery Nov. 10.

P. Clarke Dozens of children laced up their skates and did laps with Santa at the Jasper Arena Nov. 7.

Although it’s changed its name three times over the past 50 years, the essence of the store has remained the same whether the sign read Save-Rite, Super A or TGP.

Chic Gamine plays Nov. 15 at the Olive and Bistro Lounge. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets cost $10 or $15 at the door. Photo submitted.

Submitted photo In an age of iPads, cellphones, wifi and instant gratification, Jasper Out of School Care breaks the norm, exchanging screens for hands-on learning and physical activity.

Parks Canada photo One of Canada’s favourite winter activities is lacing up the skates and feeling the wind blow through your hair. There are a number of great locations in Jasper National Park to hit the ice for a family skate this winter.